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Microsoft Launches India South Central Datacenter in Telangana, Boosting AI and Cloud Infrastructure
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News18•24-09-2026, 15:30
Microsoft Launches India South Central Datacenter in Telangana, Boosting AI and Cloud Infrastructure
- •Microsoft inaugurated its India South Central datacenter region in Chandanvelly, Rangareddy district, Telangana, expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure in the country.
- •Telangana aims for 5 GW of datacenter capacity by 2029, attracting approximately USD 30 billion in investment across the AI and digital infrastructure ecosystem.
- •The state's hyperscale and AI infrastructure ecosystem is rapidly growing, with over 2.5 GW of datacenter capacity already operational or under development.
- •This new datacenter is Microsoft's fourth cloud region in India, featuring a resilient three-zone architecture designed for scalability and AI innovation.
- •The India South Central region will solidify Hyderabad's role as a strategic hub for cloud and AI, fostering growth in AI-led enterprises and digital innovation.
Key Questions Answered
Telangana aims to reach 5 GW of datacenter capacity and attract around USD 30 billion in potential investment across the broader AI and digital infrastructure ecosystem by 2029.
The new India South Central datacenter region was inaugurated at Chandanvelly in the Rangareddy district of Telangana, near Hyderabad.
Alongside the India South Central region in Hyderabad, Microsoft operates three other cloud regions in India: Central India in Pune, South India in Chennai, and West India in Mumbai.
